CLOSE Michigan State coach Tom Izzo discusses Sunday’s win over Ohio State. The Detroit News Jack Hoiberg of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates his 3-pointer against the Ohio State Buckeyes. (Photo11: Rey Del Rio, Getty Images) East Lansing – Nick Ward was sitting on the bench, his left hand wrapped in green tape. Xavier Tillman was right there, too, four fouls landing him a spot next to his injured teammate. And Cassius Winston was there, too, running out of gas and staring at three fouls of his own. It was past the midway point of the second half on Sunday afternoon against Ohio State, and while the game was still tied, the Spartans were desperate for a spark. Enter a lineup led by seniors Kenny Goins and Matt McQuaid as No. 11 Michigan State outscored Ohio State 20-2 over the final seven-plus minutes to pull away for a 62-44 victory to remain…
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